Dragons found in Glasgow park
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two bearded dragons were found abandoned in a Glasgow park in a poor condition.
We were called to rescue the lizards after a member of the public spotted them wandering across land next to Yorkhill Hospital, Old Dumbarton Road, on Tuesday (20 September).
The dragons are now being cared for at our Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Cardonald where staff have named them Ant and Dec.
Ambulance Driver Jean MacKay said, "I arrived at the park to find two bearded dragons in a secluded corner. They were absolutely freezing cold and very thin.
"An elderly lady had spotted one of the dragons on Monday afternoon. When she returned early on Tuesday morning it was still there and had been joined by another and that's when she called us.
"It's very lucky that this lady found Ant and Dec when she did as they would not have survived outdoors for much longer. Exotic creatures like bearded dragons require warm conditions to regulate their body temperature.
"It's very irresponsible and cruel to dump your pets outside when you no longer want to look after them and we're keen to speak to anyone who might know who did this."
Anyone with information about the dragons is asked to call our Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.